Summary
Fei Shao is a Product Designer II based in the Greater Seattle Area with 11 years of experience crafting user-centered digital products, currently shaping product experience at PitchBook. With a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction from the University of Washington and a background in architecture, Fei blends visual craft with research-led UX strategy to drive cross-device features, accessibility audits, and design system work. They have a proven track record of leading end-to-end mobile launches, securing stakeholder buy-in through evidence-backed design, and embedding accessible patterns across teams. Beyond execution, Fei fosters design process improvements and collaboration, having taught and run workshops that bridge academic rigor with practical product delivery. Their portfolio reflects a thoughtful balance of aesthetics and usability, informed by a creative sensibility hinted at in their GitHub bio: "The mind flows like the wind, guided by the heart."
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree Human Computer Interaction, Master's degree Human Computer Interaction at University of Washington
Summer Program Psychology, Summer Program Psychology at University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Engineering - BE Architecture, Bachelor of Engineering - BE Architecture at China Academy of Art